selection process

A couple times a year, we audition new interns, typically taking one or two (we have a hard time choosing just one). The auditions are organized as a Facebook event and all answers to your questions, updates and RSVP’s happen there.

To make sure you stay in the loop, become a fan, or follow our tweets. We look forward to seeing you next time!

Past auditions

Want to know more? Check out these past events:

1. 09/2010 The Real Interns of DC
2. 01/2010 So, You Think You Can Intern?
3. 08/2009 Intern Idol

All applications should be submitted to jointheteam@fathomcreative.com or RSVP’d via the corresponding Facebook event, unless otherwise noted. No phone calls or unexpected walk-ins, please. We’d like to schedule your much-deserved handshake!

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Freelance Flash/ActionScript Developer (8–20hrs/wk)

Overview

Fathom Creative is looking for creative freelance developers with Flash/ActionScript programming experience for an exciting emerging opportunity! Working on or off-site, you will join a strong team of dedicated, funny and hard-working individuals.

If you have trouble multi-tasking or meeting challenging deadlines, you’ll have a tough time here. If you’d prefer to work alone in a vacuum, keep looking. This is a place for solution-oriented, motivated team players who are as passionate about the work as we are.

MINIMUM REQUIRED

• Develops in ActionScript 3.x (AS3) and Adobe CS4 or above.
• Possesses knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve Web services.
• Understands project and development plans and understands roles, project goals and timelines.
• Adheres to coding standards as defined by technical management.
• Possesses the ability to review code, edit code and isolate errors or bugs that negatively effect the application and implement corrections. Ability to develop, manipulate, convert, and manage (e.g. import, export) multimedia assets such as vector images, bitmaps, videos, and audio files (e.g., mp3, m4v, mov, flv).

skills by level

Junior Level (1–3 years’ experience)

• Ability to open up a Flash file and easily pick up and work on revisions.
• Possess basic knowledge of AS3.
• Understands how Web-based technologies apply to Web design such as MySQL databases, HTML, Flash, CSS, XML, and JavaScript.
• Possess basic knowledge of Section 508 compliance and Federal Web standards (e.g., privacy, security) as it pertains to multimedia (e.g. closed captioning).

Intermediate Level (3–5 years’ experience)

• All of the above (under Junior Level), and…
• Lead in the development and publishing of Flash movies.
• Possess demonstrated work experience of how Web-based technologies apply to Web development such as MySQL databases, HTML, Flash, CSS, XML, and JavaScript. Ability to manipulate these technologies in Flash.
• Adhere to Section 508 compliance and Federal Web standards (e.g., privacy, security) as it pertains to multimedia (e.g. closed captioning). Possesses demonstrated work experience in creating and deploying Section 508 compliant Flash files.

Expert Level (5+ years’ experience)

• All of the above (under Intermediate Level), and…
• Develop efficient, well-commented, and reusable Flash/AS code.
• Easily recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Test, troubleshoot, and debug code for deployment.
• Mastery of AS3.
• Understand complex database concepts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in converting or redeveloping Flash based on deprecated ActionScript to current standards.

bonus points

• Demonstrated experience in coding/developing for Joomla! CMS.

apply

If you can do all that, and are sporting tangible examples that reflect your mega-talent, drop whatever you are doing and send us your 1-page resume with link to your online portfolio. Use the subject line “Flash/Action Script Developer (Your name here)”: jointheteam@fathomcreative.com